Proof of Usefulness Report

Cradle

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+534
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Cradle' (cradle.bio) is a legitimate, high-potential Series A biotechnology startup specializing in generative AI for protein engineering. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and lacking detail. The score reflects the verifiable high value of the underlying company and technology (Series A funding, industry partnerships) while applying significant penalties for the low-quality, inaccurate submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+580
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+534

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cradleis in the Life Sciences Tech Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Biotechnology, Construction
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline